Five of Europe's greatest modern players have been immortalized in a series of paintings created in the style of some of history's most famous artists.

Artwork of Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Andres Iniesta, Arjen Robben and Andrea Pirlo have all created by renowned art forger John Myatt to celebrate the launch of Sky Sports 5 on Tuesday, the new home of European football on Sky.

Like you've never seen him before: Cristiano Ronaldo in the style of Portuguese artist Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro's work 'Portrait of Professor Antero de Quental'

The real thing: Ronaldo as he looks in real life, looking pleased as he trains ahead of the UEFA Super Cup

Back to back: He will be hoping to become to help Real Madrid become the first side to win back to back European Cups in over 20 years

Picture perfect: The Portuguese superstar has become the most marketable footballer of his generation

Recent memory: Perhaps he was dreaming back to his superb displays for Holland this summer at the World Cup in Brazil

Meanwhile, Ronaldo has been painted in the style of Portuguese artist Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro's work 'Portrait of Professor Antero de Quental', whilst Gerrard is an imitation of a piece by Joshua Reynolds entitled 'General John Bergoyne'.

All five players are set to play in this season's Champions League, with Ronaldo hoping to defend the title with Real Madrid - a feat that hasn't been achieved in over 20 years - and Gerrard's Liverpool returning to the competition for first time in five years.

Creator: And Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo has been created in the style of Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa'

Work of art: Pirlo, possessing one of the best beards in football, has been at the top of the European game for over a decade

Uncharacteristic: The deep-lying playmaker, renowned for the use of his feet, rising for a rare header for Juventus